Hanwha L&C Surfaces, a leading global manufacturer of quartz and solid surfaces, met with select distributors this past week for its bi-annual meeting to review current marketplace initiatives, share ideas and discuss opportunities for continuing to build brand awareness for Hanwha Surfaces and its products: HanStone Quartz and Hanex Solid Surfaces.
Abrasive Technology of Lewis Center, OH, has announced that 2011 marks its 40th year of business as a privately-owned manufacturer of superabrasive grinding wheels and tooling products.
Laticrete, a leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of tile and stone, continues to seek out and implement sustainable initiatives to protect the environment most recently with the launch of its Laticrete Grout Channel Refurbishment Kit.
Following success of the 2010 Customer Days in Malaysia, China, North America and South Africa, Sandvik Mining and Construction recently hosted its first exclusive customer event of 2011.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Venetian Marble & Granite of Helotes, TX, with 10 serious safety and health violations after an inspection found that workers were exposed to unsafe levels of crystalline silica particles. Proposed penalties total $41,300.
Arley Wholesale, Inc., a family-owned, third generation supplier of tile and stone hard surfaces and installation materials, had nearly 300 dealers, retailers, designers and contractors attend its 9th Annual Arley Wholesale Tile & Stone Exposition, which was held on June 7, 2011 at Lackawanna Station Radisson in Scranton, PA.
Dal-Tile Corp. was named the "Business of the Year" by the Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce this month. The honor recognizes the company's outstanding efforts in philanthropy and community involvement over the past year.
While the stone pavilions at Stone+Tec in Nuremberg, Germany, are beginning to heat up after a relatively slow start, the technology side of the fairgrounds has been solid since the doors opened.
BNP Media, a parent company of Stone World, has entered into a partnership with Mike Rowe, host of cable show Dirty Jobs, to supply blogs for his Web site Trades Hub.
Stone+Tec 2011 opened today in Nuremberg, Germany, and it will continue through June 25. The event is showcasing stone producers from around the world, along with suppliers of stoneworking machinery and accessories.